[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-heretic-trainer-the-gym-is-my-cultivation-method":3,"chapter-heretic-trainer-the-gym-is-my-cultivation-method-heretic-trainer-the-gym-is-my-cultivation-method-chapter-404":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Heretic Trainer: The Gym Is My Cultivation Method",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},1633298,2099,"Chapter 404: Four Disciples and a Very Bad Week","heretic-trainer-the-gym-is-my-cultivation-method-chapter-404",404,"\u003Cp>Aveline looked at Rachel. \"Rachel. The tournament between God Gym, Vulkran Clan, and Shivera Clan will begin in one week.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rachel blinked once. \"One week?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aveline nodded. \"Yes.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Raviel frowned slightly. \"Where?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A wide neutral plain between Vulkran and Shivera territories,\" Aveline replied. \"Open ground so there won’t be an advantage.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Raviel crossed his arms. \"A tournament... why?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aveline’s lips curved faintly. \"Vargan and Sarona already wish to join us as God Clans.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Raviel raised an eyebrow. \"They do?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"They acknowledged our strength after the previous clash,\" Aveline said calmly. \"But...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She paused. \"They said their clans are too hot-headed. Too proud. Too arrogant to accept submission quietly.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rachel gave a small sigh. \"That sounds like them.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So,\" Aveline continued, \"this tournament will settle it publicly.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Raviel nodded slowly. \"To curb their arrogance.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aveline nodded. \"Yes.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rachel folded her hands on the table. \"How many participants?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aveline gave a small shake of her head. \"We did not fix the number. We only agreed on a fight.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Raviel frowned. \"Just like that?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes,\" Aveline replied calmly. \"The only clear rules are simple. No killing and no crippling.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rachel nodded slowly. \"So injuries are allowed.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aveline nodded once again. \"Yes. But nothing permanent.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Raviel leaned back in his chair and crossed his arms. \"That already sounds like Vargan’s idea.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aveline’s lips moved slightly. \"It was.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rachel let out a soft breath. \"Then I’ll bring enough members to match whatever they bring.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aveline nodded once. \"That would be wise.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rachel tapped her fingers lightly on the table as she thought. \"Neutral ground with no terrain advantage.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Correct,\" Aveline said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Raviel tilted his head. \"So it’s just pure strength.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rachel looked at him gently. \"Not just strength, but control. You remember... no crippling or killing.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Raviel gave a small shrug. \"Either way, they’re only top clans. We can easily win.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rachel’s expression turned firmer. \"Do not speak like that.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Raviel blinked. \"What? I’m just being confident.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"There is a difference between confidence and carelessness,\" Rachel said softly but clearly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Vargan leads a clan that survives by battle. Sarona leads one that survives by discipline. They are not simple.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Raviel rubbed the back of his neck. \"Alright. I get it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aveline watched them quietly, then spoke. \"Rachel. You will handle this.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rachel looked up. \"Me?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aveline nodded. \"Yes.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Raviel raised his eyebrows. \"Garion decided that?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aveline nodded. \"He said you understand the disciples’ limits best. And you will not let emotions decide.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rachel sat still for a moment. Then she smiled. \"Alright.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Raviel gave a small grin. \"See? Easy.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rachel gave him a look. \"We are not aiming for easy.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Raviel sighed. \"Fine. What’s the plan then?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rachel began counting lightly on her fingers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright,\" she said slowly. \"This time... I’ll use some of the lower members.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Raviel blinked. \"Lower members?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rachel nodded. \"Yes.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She raised one finger. \"They haven’t had any real chance to fight outside training.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Another finger. \"They always spar among themselves.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A third finger. \"They follow orders. They train hard. But they haven’t stood on a real stage.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Raviel leaned back slightly. \"You want to send them against Vulkran and Shivera?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rachel nodded calmly. \"Some of them. Not all.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Raviel frowned. \"That’s risky.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rachel looked at him gently. \"Growth is always risky.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aveline stood quietly near the window, listening.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Raviel shook his head once. \"But this isn’t some small clan. It’s Vulkran and Shivera.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I know,\" Rachel replied softly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She lowered her hand and folded both hands together again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If we only send our strongest every time, what message does that send?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Raviel opened his mouth, then paused.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rachel continued, voice steady. \"It tells our younger disciples that they are not trusted.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aveline’s eyes shifted slightly toward Rachel.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Raviel sighed. \"You think they’re ready?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rachel smiled faintly. \"Not completely.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Raviel raised an eyebrow. \"That doesn’t sound reassuring.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But they will never be completely ready,\" Rachel said. \"No one ever is.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She stood up slowly and walked toward the window.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Outside, a group of younger disciples were running laps, sweating, breathing hard, but still pushing forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"They’ve trained under Garion’s system,\" Rachel said quietly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Raviel crossed his arms again. \"Training and real combat are different.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes,\" Rachel agreed immediately. \"That’s why they need this.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aveline finally spoke. \"How many are you thinking of sending?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rachel turned back. \"Four.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Raviel straightened in his seat. \"Four? Are you sure about that?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rachel looked at him without hesitation. \"Of course I’m sure.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He frowned slightly. \"Sis... this isn’t internal sparring. This is Vulkran and Shivera.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rachel looked at him calmly and gave a small, patient smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don’t worry so much,\" she said gently. \"Just watch later.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Raviel stared at her for a second. \"You’re too calm.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rachel chuckled softly. \"That’s because I’ve seen them train.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She stepped closer and lightly tapped his arm. \"You focus on the clan’s support. I’ll handle the selection.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Raviel let out a long sigh. \"You already decided, didn’t you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rachel’s eyes curved slightly. \"I have a few names in mind.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He shook his head but couldn’t hide a faint smile. \"You really trust them.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I trust their effort,\" Rachel replied quietly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She turned toward the door.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Now I’ll go back and choose which four will enter the match.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Raviel rubbed the back of his neck and exhaled. \"Alright then, Sis...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked at her seriously now. \"Just make sure they’re ready.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rachel paused at the door and glanced back. \"They will be.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then she stepped out, already thinking about who would stand in that tournament in one week.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>---\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Vargan and Sarona walked side by side toward the edge of Nature God Island.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Vargan cracked his neck once and let out a loud breath.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So,\" he said, voice rough. \"We’re really doing this.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sarona didn’t look at him. Her eyes were calm, fixed ahead. \"Yes.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Vargan snorted. \"A tournament just to join them.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sarona replied evenly, \"Not just to join.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He glanced at her. \"To convince our clans.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They reached the platform.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Vargan crossed his arms. \"My people won’t like this.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sarona stepped forward without hesitation. \"Neither will mine.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He gave a short laugh. \"Half of them will shout that we should challenge Garion directly.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"They will not,\" Sarona said calmly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Vargan raised an eyebrow. \"And why’s that?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Because you already tried.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Vargan paused.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then he laughed loudly. \"Tch. That man.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He shook his head. \"He stood there like I was asking him to lift a rock.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sarona’s voice stayed flat. \"He refused without insulting you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yeah,\" Vargan muttered. \"That’s what annoyed me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They both stepped onto the ship.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For a few seconds, neither spoke. They were busy thinking about how to talk to their clan about this.\u003C\u002Fp>",1109,"2026-06-06T11:12:18.543Z",1,"novelbin.me","8b1ce70f0a8297ebcac013170fb47b8c3a995d958a1fa3c1b1218ce4bdd497ee","heretic-trainer-the-gym-is-my-cultivation-method-chapter-405","heretic-trainer-the-gym-is-my-cultivation-method-chapter-403",613,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fheretic-trainer-the-gym-is-my-cultivation-method-cover.jpg"]